Kamikaze Taxi movie poster

Kamikaze Taxi

April 29, 1995 2h 49m 6.2/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Kamikaze Taxi is a crime/action film. directed by Masato Harada. With a runtime of 2h 49m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Koji Yakusho, Kazuya Takahashi, and Mickey Curtis

Synopsis

A young foot soldier in the yakuza seeks revenge when his prostitute girlfriend dies after a session with a high-ranking Japanese politician with a taste for torture. He sets out on a 'kamikaze' mission to kill his bosses and the politician; along the way, he acquires the aid of a taxi driver who has recently returned to Japan after living in South America for several decades and is struggling to cope with poverty and the prejudices of native-born Japanese.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 29, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 2h 49m 169 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (11 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Pony Canyon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kamikaze Taxi about?

A young foot soldier in the yakuza seeks revenge when his prostitute girlfriend dies after a session with a high-ranking Japanese politician with a taste for torture. He sets out on a 'kamikaze' mi...

Who directed Kamikaze Taxi?

Kamikaze Taxi was directed by Masato Harada.

How long is Kamikaze Taxi?

Kamikaze Taxi has a runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes (169 minutes total).

When was Kamikaze Taxi released?

Kamikaze Taxi was released on April 29, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kamikaze Taxi?

The main cast of Kamikaze Taxi includes Koji Yakusho, Kazuya Takahashi, Mickey Curtis, Reiko Kataoka, Taketoshi Naitō.